Just off Panama’s Pacific Coast lies Islas Secas – a private archipelago where wilderness still feels raw and natural. Thirteen of its fourteen islands remain completely untouched, while a small collection of villas sits discreetly among the swaying palms. Well-travelled guests come here not for spectacle, but for the privilege of experiencing Panama’s Pacific in its purest form: adventurous, restorative, and deeply connected to nature.
The surrounding waters are among the most biodiverse on earth. Cold-water currents and nutrient-rich upwellings attract manta rays with wingspans wider than a car, pods of humpback whales breaching offshore, dolphins and turtles gliding through clear shallows, and vast schools of reef fish darting across coral gardens. Above the waterline, birdlife is abundant, from soaring frigates to species found only in this region.
On land, forest trails reveal 128 plant species and more than 80 species of birds. Just a short boat ride away lies Coiba National Park – a UNESCO-protected reserve that shelters the second-largest coral reef in the eastern tropical Pacific. For divers and snorkellers, this is a frontier destination worth travelling for: kaleidoscopic reefs, dramatic drop-offs and the chance to encounter marine life usually only seen in documentaries.
Within the accommodations themselves, life shifts to a slower rhythm. Villas open wide to the sea, dining follows the day’s freshest catch, and evenings end beneath skies undimmed by light. Wellness feels entirely natural, whether it is a yoga session at sunrise or a swim in waters that stretch to the horizon.
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